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25.01.2022 Healthy Kids NSW has some great recommendations for physical activity from infant babies to 5-year-olds. For preschoolers. 3-5 years of age, children should be active for at least three hours throughout the day with 60 minutes of this to be energetic play. . . . .... . . . #podiatrist #foothealth #childrenspodiatrymelbourne #podiatristforesthill #podiatristfairfield #melbournepodiatry #kidssport #telehealth #ndis #ndisprovider #kidsshoes #mumsofmelbourne #kidsofmelbourne #kidspodiatrymelbourne #earlyintervention #kidsstreetwear #kids #podiatry #baby #babyshoes #infant #instakids #kidswear #kidsstyles #shoes #prewalker #prewalkershoes #childrenspodiatry See more

23.01.2022 Treatment for Severs Disease (calcaneal apophysitis)? Here are some common first steps parents can try; - Ice pack after activity - Gel heel cups from the pharmacy or sports store - If there has been a rapid increase inactivity consider modifying a session or two for a week. ... Parents should be aware night pain, swelling, heat, or limping will need to be seen by a health professional as this may not be calcaneal apophysitis. If your child is experiencing any of these symptoms, contact us today. Link in Bio See more

22.01.2022 As a registered provider under the NDIS, we can assist children with low tone, hypermobility, walking difficulties, toe walking, problems with fitting footwear, foot pain, gross motor skill acquisition, and skin or nail issues. For more information visit www.ajcpodiatry.com.au . . . .... . . #ndis #ndisprovider #kidsshoes #mumsofmelbourne #kidspodiatrymelbourne #childrenspodiatrymelbourne See more

22.01.2022 The incidence of reported overuse injuries among young athletes is highest in basketball, football, baseball, soccer, tennis, gymnastics, and long- distance running and increases with level of competition. #sportsinjuries #basketball #football #afl #baseball #soccer #tennis #gymnastics #longdistancerunner #teenathlete #kidspodiatristmelbourne #podsfixfeet #foothealth #happyfeet #easternsuburbsmums #darebinmums

21.01.2022 Infant Foot Conditions. Infants are born with a lot of soft tissue and not a lot of fully formed bone in their feet. . . . .... . . #babyshoes #instakids #podiatristforesthill #podiatristfairfield #healthyfeet See more

20.01.2022 NDIS: How does this thing work? Can a podiatrist help? http://ow.ly/xGQa50zOmrk . . .... #ndis #ndisprovider #telehealth #childrenspodiatrymelbourne #mumsofmelbourne #kidsofmelbourne #orthotics #kidsshoes #podiatristmelbourne See more

19.01.2022 S W E A T Y F E E T! Kids sweat 2 - 3 times more than adults - in combination with a childs surface to mass ratio - means there is a lot of excess moisture hanging around those tiny toes, getting soaked up by socks and footwear. Are you concerned about your child's feet? email me today at [email protected]

18.01.2022 Whilst we continue through the COVID restrictions, the Victorian Government considers podiatry an essential service and we will continue stay open for telehealth and selected face to face appointments. For more information on teleheath appointments, have a read of my blog on Our new, abnormal norm or a giant step forward? http://ow.ly/8PU250AMWPn

18.01.2022 Sweat doesnt actually SMELL?!!... So why do some feet STINK? A common concern from parents is would my childs feet sweat more in these shoes .. read my blog on this popular question i get asked all the time... http://ow.ly/DGNY50AMWmH

17.01.2022 In my clinical experience, I have a flood of children present with symptoms of calcaneal apophysitis at the start of every school year, when there is cross over from winter to summer sporting codes, a rapid increase in activity or after a period of minimal activity. Check out our blog on the website for some simple treatment options . . .... #teensports #teeninjuries #footpain #teenathlete #alliedhealth #melbournepodiatrist #melbournemums #melbournedads #melbournekids #podiatry #feet #kids #kidsofmelbourne #footcare

17.01.2022 Gait and Movement Disorders are common in young children including gross motor skill acquisition, clumsiness, intoeing, outtoeing, limping and toe walking. contact us today www.ajcpodiatry.com.au

17.01.2022 We couldn't agree more . . .... #Drsuess #podiatrist #preschoolerofinstagram #melbournemumsandbubs #feet #pediatricpodiatrist #melbournebabies #melbournebaby #mummybloggerau #aussiemum #aussiemumbloggers #darebinmums #melbournenorth #melbournemums #melbournedads #melbournekids #shoes #babyshoes #kidsstyle #earlyintervention #childrenspodiatrymelbourne #kidsshoes See more

17.01.2022 Gross motor skill acquisition requires a number of building blocks to work together. These include (but not limited to): *Balance *Muscle Strength *Muscle Endurance *Motor Coordination... *Motor Planning *Body Awareness *Postural Control *Proprioception . . . . . #childrenspodiatrymelbourne #podiatrist #foothealth #podiatristforesthill #podiatristfairfield #podiatry #kidsshoes #happyfeet #telehealth #kidspodiatrymelbourne #grossmotorskills #musclestrength #balance See more

15.01.2022 Sweat doesn’t actually SMELL?!!... So why do some feet STINK? A common concern from parents is would my child’s feet sweat more in these shoes .. read my blog on this popular question i get asked all the time... http://ow.ly/DGNY50AMWmH

13.01.2022 Contributing factors for developing a stress fractures are: - excessive exercise intensity - training and competition - seasons that are too long - inappropriate skill... - competition demands at young ages. . . . . #stressfractures #feet #foot #foothealth #orthotics #heelpain #telehealth #kidspodiatrymelbourne #fairfieldlocal #foresthilllocal #podiatristforesthill #podiatristfairfield #Running #Alliedhealth #Alliedhealthprofessional #Specialist #Loveyourfeet

12.01.2022 Online check-ins are available and are a great way to move rehab along while trying to juggle homework and out of school activities without the need to squeeze in a trip to the clinic. These online check-ins increase adherence and interest to the plan while getting these young athletes back to sport as quickly as possible! . . . .... #telehealth #childrenspodiatrymelbourne #kidsshoes #mumsofmelbourne #podiatristfairfield #podiatristforesthill #podiatryonline #fairfieldlocal #foresthilllocal See more

12.01.2022 Treatment for Sever's disease is centered around managing the symptoms. This includes modifying activities, footwear, exercises, and insoles. #foothealth #childrenspodiatrymelbourne #mumsofmelbourne #kidsofmelbourne #podiatry #melbournelocal #happyfeet #fairfield #foresthill

11.01.2022 Severs disease (calcaneal apophysitis) is common in children aged 8-14, but can be seen in children as young as six and up to 15 years of age. During this period of time, the heel bone is going through some normal changes as the bone matures, so its not really a disease but can still be very painful. . . . #feet #footcare #footpain #foot #plantarfasciitis #foothealth #orthotics #heelpain #podiatrist #podiatry #foothealth #orthotics #health #podsfixfeet #running #telehealth #podiatrymelbourne #podiatristsofmelbourne

11.01.2022 B A R E F O O T B A B Y ! Barefoot is great but not always safe or practical. Infants feet are short, wide and chubby. Go with shoes that are well fitted and allow ongoing exploration of their environment and skill development.... . . . . #kidsshoes #toddlershoes #prewalkershoes #babiesofinstagram #podiatrylife #foresthill #fairfield

11.01.2022 Struggling with learning a new gross motor skill? try simplifying the skills into one or two steps and teach these one at a time. As confidence, strength, coordination, and endurance is gained with these components then gradually add them together. . . . .... . #telehealth #ndis #ndisprovider #kidsshoes #mumsofmelbourne #kidsofmelbourne #kidspodiatrymelbourne #earlyintervention #podiatry #podiatrist #foothealth #baby #babyshoes #instakids #kidswear #kidsstyles #shoes #prewalker #prewalkershoes #childrenspodiatry #telehealth #fairfieldlocal #foresthilllocal #Alliedhealth #Alliedhealthprofessional #Specialist #Loveyourfeet

11.01.2022 In teenage years and during a growth spurt, it is thought that the tendon attaching the thigh muscle to the front of the knee joint to become tight. This occurs with physical activities such as kicking and jumping. This is called Osgood-Schlatter Syndrome. . . .... . #fairfieldpodiatrist #foresthillpodiatrist #kidsfeet #podsfixfeet #kneepain #growthspurt #teenathlete #kidspodiatrist

11.01.2022 Jumping in puddles! Takes a bit of skill actually. Need strength, balance, motor control and coordination.... and this kid has it in spades... . .... #mumsofmelbourne #kidsofmelbourne #fairfieldpodiatrist #foresthillpodiatrist #kidsshoes #toddlershoes #shoes #kidsstyle #ndisprovider

10.01.2022 The body goes through fascinating changes; babies legs can be bowed and then they become knock-kneed between three to five years. They can also become more in-toed or pigeoned toed at first and then this can resolve. The way kids walk will changes over these years as their body and motor skills develop and this will place different pressures on the feet. . . .... . #podiatrist #foothealth #podiatristforesthill #podiatristfairfield #podiatry #kidsshoes #happyfeet #telehealth #kidspodiatrymelbourne

10.01.2022 My child has smelly feet?! My recommendation is that parents should look into footwear and socks that have thermoregulation properties such as Merino wool that is naturally breathable, antimicrobial and moisture wicking that will keep your feet warm in winter and cool in summer!

08.01.2022 Children display a consistent heel strike when walking generally at the age of 5 years. . . . .... . #childrenspodiatry #melbournepodiatry #foresthilllocal #fairfieldpodiatrist #happyfeet #kidsfeet #mumsofmelbourne #kidsofmelbourne #podiatry See more

08.01.2022 Have I prescribed orthotics or insoles for flat feet in children? The answer is yes, when clinically indicated at a specific time in a childs life and for a specific reason. At times some children need assistance to learn to stand independently and walk, learn a new skill or if they have pain in their legs or get tired easily. This is assessed on an individual basis with a plan in place for them to be removed and in consultation with other therapists. Although most of the ...time good footwear is all that is needed! . . . . . . . . #shoes #babyshoes #orthotics #kidsstyle #sneakers #prewalkershoes #prewalker #shoeskids #kidsofmelbourne #fairfieldlocal #foresthilllocal See more

07.01.2022 The World Health Organisation has recently put out a statement new disease names should not include..the names of people..or terms that incite undue fear. So, lets call this type of heel pain in children for what it is calcaneal (the heel bone) apophysitis (inflammation or stress injury to the areas on or around growth plates in children and adolescent). . . . .... #feet #footcare #footpain #foot #plantarfasciitis #foothealth #orthotics #heelpain #podiatrist #podiatry #foothealth #orthotics #health #podsfixfeet #running #telehealth #podiatrymelbourne #podiatristsofmelbourne

06.01.2022 Foot orthotics or insoles are not like orthodontic braces for teeth, they do not align and maintain a position after they are removed. However, at times some children need assistance to learn to stand independently and walk, learn a new skill or if they have pain in their legs or get tired easily. There is always a plan put in place for orthotics in children. Contact us today to organise a brief, no charge online telehealth/virtual appointment to discuss if your infant, toddl...er, child, or adolescent son or daughter requires a consultation. . . . . #telehealth #melbournepodiatrist #ndis #earlyintervention #babyfeet #happyfeet

05.01.2022 Excited to be speaking at The eHealth Pediatric Summit! Clinical innovation and evidence based practice for pediatric therapists in telehealth Check it out at https://the-ehealth-summit-for-therapists.heysummit.com/

04.01.2022 Resource for Parents? @betterhealthgov I was lucky enough to be in a working party for the Australian Podiatry Association where we developed some really good resources for the Better Health Channel to provide parents to guide them through the changes their children will go through. https://ajcpodiatry.com.au/parent-resources/... #podiatrist #earlyintervention #fairfieldpodiatrist #foresthillpodiatrist #feet #footcare #footpain #darebin3084 #fairfieldpaediatrics #foresthillpediatrics #childhealth

04.01.2022 Stress fractures are one example of overuse syndromes and are common between the ages of 16 and 17 years, regardless of competition level. . . . #podiatrist #foothealth #stressfracture #childrenspodiatrymelbourne #podiatristforesthill... #podiatristfairfield #melbournepodiatry #teenathlete #kidssport See more

01.01.2022 When do childrens feet develop arches and do they need insoles for their flat feet? read my new blog https://ajcpodiatry.com.au/when-childrens-feet-develop-arc/ . . .... #kidsshoes #toddlershoes #happyfeet #telehealth #kidspodiatrymelbourne #fairfieldlocal #foresthilllocal #podiatristforesthill #podiatristfairfield #mumsofmelbourne #kidsofmelbourne #children #kids

01.01.2022 A common question among friends with young ones is Are these ok to wear?' My general advice is there is a shoe that is suitable for each child based on the stage of their gross motor development, individual foot shape, the purpose of the shoe wear and personality. Contact us for an online consultation to discuss these stages and suitability for your child. . . . .... . . #childrenspodiatrymelbourne #shoes #babyshoes #instakids#sneakers #prewalkershoes #mumsofmelbourne #conversekids #kidsstreetwear See more

01.01.2022 Severs disease is the common name for calcaneal apophysitis. It is a common cause of heel pain in children aged 8 to 14 years. If your child has heel pain get in contact with us today.